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Practicing dentist and smokeless tobacco.

J A Burleson1, S S Kegeles, J Miozza

  • 1University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine, Farmington.

Compendium (Newtown, Pa.)
|October 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Smokeless tobacco use, including oral snuff and chewing tobacco, has increased among youth. Dentists can play a key role in reducing this concerning trend and its health impacts.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Adolescent Health
  • Tobacco Control

Background:

  • Smokeless tobacco use, encompassing oral snuff and chewing tobacco, has seen a notable rise among children and adolescents over the past decade.
  • Sales of these products have surged, with an estimated 15 million individuals in the United States currently using them.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the prevalence and distribution of smokeless tobacco consumption in young populations.
  • To outline the adverse health consequences associated with smokeless tobacco use.
  • To establish the role of dentists in mitigating smokeless tobacco usage among patients.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and analysis of epidemiological data on smokeless tobacco trends.
  • Compilation of research on the health effects of oral snuff and chewing tobacco.
  • Examination of dental professional's potential interventions and educational strategies.

Main Results:

  • Significant increase in smokeless tobacco product sales and usage over the last 10 years.
  • Identification of various health risks linked to smokeless tobacco, impacting oral and systemic health.
  • Dentists are well-positioned to identify users and provide cessation support.

Conclusions:

  • Smokeless tobacco use represents a growing public health concern, particularly among youth.
  • Dental professionals are crucial in addressing smokeless tobacco use through education and intervention.
  • Targeted strategies within dental practices can help reduce the prevalence and associated harms of smokeless tobacco.

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